“ dà gē kě zhī dào ， yōu zhōu xiū zhēn jiè zuì chū míng de shì nǎ zuò zhèn fǎ ？”
“大哥可知道，幽州修真界最出名的是哪座阵法？”
"Brother, do you know which array formation is most famous in the cultivation world of Youzhou?"
lín xuān yáo le yáo tóu ， duì yú zhè ge ， tā dǎo shì méi yǒu liǎo jiě guò ， dàn xiǎng lái ， bú shì sān jù tóu ， jiù shì jí mó dòng de hù pài zhèn fǎ le 。
林轩摇了摇头，对于这个，他倒是没有了解过，但想来，不是三巨头，就是极魔洞的护派阵法了。
Lin Xuan shook his head. He hadn't heard much about this, but it was likely to be either one of the Three Great Factions or the protective array formation of the Extreme Demon Cave.
rán ér tā shàng wèi kāi kǒu ， tián xiǎo jiàn què zì jǐ shuō le chū lái ：“ jiù zài yǎn qián 。”
然而他尚未开口，田小剑却自己说了出来：“就在眼前。”
However, before he could speak, Tian Xiaojian spoke up on his own: "Just right in front of us."
“ yún hǎi liè guāng zhèn ？”
“云海裂光阵？”
"Cloud Sea Splitting Light Array Formation?"
“ bù cuò ， yào bù rán dà gē yǐ wéi tā men wèi shén me néng piān jū yī ǒu ， jǐ qiān nián lái yì zhí yǒu rú shì wài táo yuán yì bān ， bù shòu qīn rǎo ， zhēn de jǐn jǐn jiù shì yīn wèi lí yōu zhōu de zhōng xīn dì dài jiào yuǎn ？” tián xiǎo jiàn de liǎn shàng lù chū yī sī jī fěng zhī sè ：“ yào zhī dào tiān mù shān de líng mài kě shì bù xiǎo ， ér qiě zhè lǐ shèng chǎn jǐ zhǒng jù shuō wài jiè zǎo yǐ jué jì de cǎo yào ， xiǎng dǎ zhè lǐ zhǔ yì de mén pài bú shì méi yǒu ， ér shì duō rú niú máo ， ruò fēi yún hǎi liè guāng zhèn zhī gōng ， tiān mù pài zǎo jiù bèi rén gěi lián gēn bá qǐ diào 。”
“不错，要不然大哥以为他们为什么能偏居一偶，几千年来一直有如世外桃源一般，不受侵扰，真的仅仅就是因为离幽州的中心地带较远？”田小剑的脸上露出一丝讥讽之色：“要知道天目山的灵脉可是不小，而且这里盛产几种据说外界早已绝迹的草药，想打这里主意的门派不是没有，而是多如牛毛，若非云海裂光阵之功，天目派早就被人给连根拔起掉。”
"Exactly. Otherwise, why do you think they can remain isolated for thousands of years, like a secluded paradise, not disturbed by anyone? Isn't it just because they are farther away from the center of Youzhou?" A hint of mockery appeared on Tian Xiaojian's face: "You see, the spiritual veins of Taimu Mountain aren't small. And this place is known for producing several rare herbs that have long since disappeared in the outside world. There are many sects and factions that covet these resources, but without the Cloud Sea Splitting Light Array Formation, they wouldn't be able to survive."
“ jǐ zhǒng zǎo yǐ jué jì de cǎo yào ？” tīng dào zhè lǐ ， lín xuān shén sè yī dòng ， mù guāng liú zhuǎn ， qiāo qiāo piǎo le tián xiǎo jiàn yī yǎn ， què jiàn tā shén sè rú cháng ， sì hū zhǐ shì zài shù shuō yī jiàn wēi bù zú dào de xiǎo shì yī yàng 。
“几种早已绝迹的草药？”听到这里，林轩神色一动，目光流转，悄悄瞟了田小剑一眼，却见他神色如常，似乎只是在述说一件微不足道的小事一样。
"Rare herbs that have long since disappeared?" Lin Xuan's expression changed slightly as he glanced at Tian Xiaojian. The young man seemed completely calm, as if talking about a trivial matter.
yǐ lín xuān de chéng fǔ ， zì rán yě bú huì lù chū sī háo yì yàng ， zhuāng chū yī fù jīng yà de biǎo qíng ：“ nán dào shì nà yún hǎi liè guāng zhèn zhī gōng ， kě jù wǒ suǒ zhī ， tiān mù shān de liǎng wèi kāi shān zǔ shī zuò huà yǐ hòu ， suī rán yì zhí méi yǒu zài chū guò yuán yīng qī xiū shì ， dàn níng dān qī de gāo shǒu què yě zhe shí bù shǎo ， chú le sān jù tóu ， yǐ jí mó dào sān pài yǐ wài ， yīng gāi shì bù jù rèn hé rén de 。”
以林轩的城府，自然也不会露出丝毫异样，装出一副惊讶的表情：“难道是那云海裂光阵之功，可据我所知，天目山的两位开山祖师坐化以后，虽然一直没有再出过元婴期修士，但凝丹期的高手却也着实不少，除了三巨头，以及魔道三派以外，应该是不惧任何人的。”
With his deep-seated wisdom, Lin Xuan didn't show any unusual reaction and pretended to look surprised: "Could it be the Cloud Sea Splitting Light Array Formation? But I heard that after the two founding immortals of Taimu Mountain passed away, although no one has reached the婴 stage since then, there are still quite a few core formation experts. Besides the Three Great Factions and three demon sects, they shouldn't fear anyone."
“ hē hē ， zhè yì diǎn dà gē kě jiù shì dào tīng tú shuō ， yǐ é chuán é 。” tián xiǎo jiàn shǒu yáo zhé shàn ， yì tài xián sǎn 。
“呵呵，这一点大哥可就是道听途说，以讹传讹。”田小剑手摇折扇，意态闲散。
"Haha, you're just hearing rumors and spreading them," Tian Xiaojian waved his folding fan leisurely.
“ zěn me ， nán dào wǒ suǒ shuō bú duì me ？” lín xuān méi tóu yī tiāo 。 yǒu xiē yà rán de dào 。
“怎么，难道我所说不对么？”林轩眉头一挑。有些讶然的道。
"Why so? Did I say something wrong?" Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow in surprise.
“ yě bù néng shuō quán cuò ， zhǐ shì yǒu xiē dì fāng ， bù jìn bù shí bà le ！” tián xiǎo jiàn wēi wēi yī xiào ：“ tiān mù shān chuán chéng zhì jīn ， yǐ yǒu sān qiān yú zài ， rú jīn què shí shí fēn xīng shèng ， guāng shì níng dān qī gāo shǒu ， jiù yǒu qī bā wèi zhī duō ， yóu qí shì zhǎng mén kū mù zhēn rén ， yī shēn gōng fǎ chāo fán tuō sú 。 tīng shuō céng jīng chà yì diǎn jiù níng jié chéng yuán yīng le ， suī rán zuì zhōng gōng kuī yī kuì ， dàn qí fǎ lì shén tōng ， què yuǎn yuǎn shèng guò le yì bān de níng dān qī gāo shǒu 。 zōng mén nèi de zhù jī qī dì zǐ ， gèng yǒu shù bǎi rén zhī duō ， chú le zhèng mó dì jǐ dà jù tóu ， shí lì zú kě jǐ rù yì liú 。”
“也不能说全错，只是有些地方，不尽不实罢了！”田小剑微微一笑：“天目山传承至今，已有三千余载，如今确实十分兴盛，光是凝丹期高手，就有七八位之多，尤其是掌门枯木真人，一身功法超凡脱俗。听说曾经差一点就凝结成元婴了，虽然最终功亏一篑，但其法力神通，却远远胜过了一般的凝丹期高手。宗门内的筑基期弟子，更有数百人之多，除了正魔地几大巨头，实力足可挤入一流。”
"You can't say it's all wrong. But there are some inaccuracies!" Tian Xiaojian smiled: "Taimu Mountain has been passed down for more than three thousand years, and it is indeed thriving now. There are over seven core formation experts, especially the sect leader Immortal Real Person Kumu, whose cultivation techniques are extraordinary. It's said that he almost condensed his essence into an infant stage immortal, although ultimately he failed, his power and abilities far surpass those of ordinary core formation experts. The sect also has hundreds of foundation establishment disciples, with enough strength to rank among the top."
tián xiǎo jiàn kǎn kǎn ér tán ， rán ér jiǎng dào zhè lǐ ， huà fēng què sà rán yī zhuǎn ：“ kě zài zhè yǐ qián ， sān qiān nián de shí jiān lǐ 。 tiān mù pài kě bìng fēi yì zhí dōu zhè me xīng wàng a ， céng jīng dà qǐ dà luò guò hǎo jǐ cì ， tè bié shì yī qiān wǔ bǎi nián qián ， zhěng gè mén pài gèng shì diē luò dào le gǔ dǐ 。”
田小剑侃侃而谈，然而讲到这里，话锋却飒然一转：“可在这以前，三千年的时间里。天目派可并非一直都这么兴旺啊，曾经大起大落过好几次，特别是一千五百年前，整个门派更是跌落到了谷底。”
Tian Xiaojian spoke fluently, but suddenly changed the topic: "But before this, Taimu Sect wasn't always so prosperous for three thousand years. It had risen and fallen several times, especially a thousand five hundred years ago when the sect fell into its lowest point."
“ ó ？” lín xuān dào zhēn bèi yǎn qián dì shào nián gōu qǐ le hào qí ：“ yuàn wén qí xiáng 。”
“哦？”林轩倒真被眼前地少年勾起了好奇：“愿闻其详。”
"Oh?" Lin Xuan was genuinely curious about what happened back then: "Please tell me more."
“ dāng shí 。 tiān mù shān dì jǐ wèi qián bèi zhǎng lǎo gāng gāng zuò huà 。 zhěng gè mén pài zhèng chǔ yú qīng huáng bù jiē dì zuì wēi xiǎn dì jìng dì 。 jù shuō chú le zhǎng mén zhēn rén miǎn qiǎng níng dān chéng gōng 。 qí tā dì shī xiōng dì 。 quán dōu hái tíng liú zài zhù jī qī 。 piān piān zhè shí 。 hòu shān gǔ nèi dì jǐ zhū shàng gǔ qí cǎo 。 qià hǎo chéng shú ……” tián xiǎo jiàn kǒu cái jí hǎo 。 cǐ zi jí shǐ bù tà shàng xiū xiān zhī lù 。 dào yě kě yǐ gǎi háng shuō shū 。 kěn dìng yě hěn yǒu qián tú 。
“当时。天目山地几位前辈长老刚刚坐化。整个门派正处于青黄不接地最危险地境地。据说除了掌门真人勉强凝丹成功。其他地师兄弟。全都还停留在筑基期。偏偏这时。后山谷内地几株上古奇草。恰好成熟……”田小剑口才极好。此子即使不踏上修仙之路。倒也可以改行说书。肯定也很有前途。
"At that time, several senior elders of Taimu Mountain passed away, leaving the sect in a dangerous situation. It's said that apart from the sect leader Immortal Real Person Kumu barely condensing his essence into an infant stage immortal, all other disciples were still at the foundation establishment stage. At this moment, several ancient herbs in the Rear Valley suddenly matured…" Tian Xiaojian had excellent oratory skills; even if he didn't become a cultivator, he could easily become a storyteller and have a bright future.
“ pǐ fū wú zuì 。 huái bì qí zuì 。 yuán běn zhèng mó liǎng dào dì bù shǎo zōng mén 。 jiù duì tiān mù shān dì líng mài yǎn chán bù yǐ 。 rú jīn zài jiā shàng líng cǎo dì yòu huò 。 rú hé rěn nài dé zhù 。 dāng jí jiù yǒu shù gè zōng mén shā shàng mén lái le 。”
“匹夫无罪。怀璧其罪。原本正魔两道地不少宗门。就对天目山地灵脉眼馋不已。如今再加上灵草地诱惑。如何忍耐得住。当即就有数个宗门杀上门来了。”
"Commoners are innocent, but those who carry jade bear their own sins. Many sects of both the main and demon factions coveted Taimu Mountain's spiritual veins. With this temptation, how could they resist? Several sects attacked Taimu Mountain."
“ lùn shí lì 。 nà xiē zōng mén suī rán bù suàn dǐng ér jiān ér 。 dàn měi yí gè 。 yě dōu yǒu sān sì gè níng dān qī gāo shǒu 。 jiā zài yì qǐ 。 jīn dān dà chéng dì xiū shì zú yǒu shí liù qī rén 。 shí lì yǐ jīng fēi cháng qiáng hèng 。 zhè yī zhàn kě yǐ shuō méi yǒu rèn hé xuán niàn 。 tiān mù shān bèi miè mén zhǐ shì zǎo wǎn 。”
“论实力。那些宗门虽然不算顶儿尖儿。但每一个。也都有三四个凝丹期高手。加在一起。金丹大成地修士足有十六七人。实力已经非常强横。这一战可以说没有任何悬念。天目山被灭门只是早晚。”
"In terms of strength, although these sects weren't top-notch, each had three to four core formation experts, making a total of about sixteen or seventeen Golden Core cultivators. Their power was already formidable. This battle had no悬念. The extinction of the entire sect was just a matter of time."
“ rán ér jié guǒ chū lái 。 què chū hū le suǒ yǒu rén dì yì wài 。 tiān mù shān méi yǒu jǔ pài bān qiān 。 ér shì fèn qǐ yíng zhàn 。 dāng shí rén rén dōu xiào tā men yǐ luǎn jī shí 。 kě zuì hòu què shì nà jǐ gè xīn huái bù guǐ dì zōng mén quán miè 。”
“然而结果出来。却出乎了所有人地意外。天目山没有举派搬迁。而是奋起迎战。当时人人都笑他们以卵击石。可最后却是那几个心怀不轨地宗门全灭。”
"However, the outcome surprised everyone. Taimu Mountain didn't evacuate but fought back with all their might. Everyone laughed at them for fighting an ox with a gnat, but in the end, those coveting the sect were completely wiped out."
“ shì yóu yú yún hǎi liè guāng zhèn dì yuán gù ？” lín xuān rěn bú zhù chā zuǐ 。
“是由于云海裂光阵地缘故？”林轩忍不住插嘴。
"Was it due to the Cloud Sea Splitting Light Array Formation?" Lin Xuan couldn't help interrupting.
“ ń 。” tián xiǎo jiàn diǎn le diǎn tóu ， yǎn dǐ shēn chù shǎn guò yī sī gǔ guài zhī sè ：“ suī rán nà jǐ gè zōng mén yě qīng chǔ ， zhè lǐ jì rán shì tiān mù shān de zǒng tán ， kěn dìng yǒu wēi lì bù fán de hù pài dà zhèn shǒu hù ， tā men yě céng jīng shè xiǎng guò gāi zěn me yìng fù ， dàn zǒng tǐ lái shuō ， hái shì bǐ jiào qīng shì de ， bì jìng jǐ pài jié chéng zàn shí de lián méng ， guāng shì níng dān qī gāo shǒu jiù yǒu shí jǐ gè ， jiā shàng qī bā bǎi míng zhù jī qī dì zǐ ， jiù suàn shì yòng fǎ bǎo líng qì yìng zá ， yě néng jiāng duì fāng de hù pài zhèn fǎ huǐ le ……”
“嗯。”田小剑点了点头，眼底深处闪过一丝古怪之色：“虽然那几个宗门也清楚，这里既然是天目山的总坛，肯定有威力不凡的护派大阵守护，他们也曾经设想过该怎么应付，但总体来说，还是比较轻视的，毕竟几派结成暂时的联盟，光是凝丹期高手就有十几个，加上七八百名筑基期弟子，就算是用法宝灵器硬砸，也能将对方的护派阵法毁了……”
"Hmm." Tian Xiaojian nodded, a strange look flashing in his eyes: "Although these sects knew that Taimu Mountain's main hall was protected by an array formation of great power, they had considered how to deal with it. However, overall, they were still rather dismissive because the several factions formed a temporary alliance. With over ten core formation experts and hundreds of foundation establishment disciples, even if they used treasure artifacts, they could destroy their protective array."
“ rán ér yún hǎi liè guāng zhèn yī kāi ， què fēng yún tū biàn ， dāng shí dì jù tǐ zhàn kuàng rú hé ， tiān mù shān bìng méi yǒu duì wài tòu lù ， zhǐ zhī dào nà jǐ gè zōng mén de dì zǐ sǐ shāng dài jìn ， jū rán lián yí gè yě méi yǒu táo chū lái ， quán bù sǐ yú yún hǎi liè guāng zhèn zhī zhōng 。”
“然而云海裂光阵一开，却风云突变，当时地具体战况如何，天目山并没有对外透露，只知道那几个宗门的弟子死伤殆尽，居然连一个也没有逃出来，全部死于云海裂光阵之中。”
"However, when the Cloud Sea Splitting Light Array was activated, everything changed. The specific battle situation is unknown to outsiders, but it's known that all those sects' disciples were killed or injured, none escaping; they all perished in the Cloud Sea Splitting Light Array Formation."
“ zhēn yǒu zhè me qiáng dà ？” suī rán duì fāng yán zhī záo záo ， dàn lín xuān lüè wēi hái shì yǒu xiē bù xìn ， yī cì jiān miè qī bā bǎi zhù jī qī yǐ shàng de xiū xiān zhě ， zhè wēi lì wèi miǎn yě tài kuā zhāng le 。
“真有这么强大？”虽然对方言之凿凿，但林轩略微还是有些不信，一次歼灭七八百筑基期以上的修仙者，这威力未免也太夸张了。
"Really so powerful?" Although Tian Xiaojian spoke with certainty, Lin Xuan still had some doubts: destroying over seven hundred cultivators above foundation establishment stage was too exaggerated a power.
“ hē hē ， dì yī cì tīng de rén dōu shì zhè zhǒng fǎn yìng 。” tián xiǎo jiàn bù yǐ wéi wǔ ：“ dàn cǐ shì qiān zhēn wàn què ， ér qiě jù shuō yún hǎi liè guāng zhèn jǐn jǐn fā huī chū le yí bàn de wēi lì ér yǐ 。”
“呵呵，第一次听的人都是这种反应。”田小剑不以为忤：“但此事千真万确，而且据说云海裂光阵仅仅发挥出了一半的威力而已。”
"Haha, this reaction is common for those hearing it for the first time," Tian Xiaojian said unperturbed. "But this event is indeed true, and reportedly, the Cloud Sea Splitting Light Array only used half of its power."
“ yí bàn de wēi lì ？” zhè yī cì lín xuān zhēn de shì sǒng rán dòng róng ， dàn suí jí liǎn shàng lù chū yī sī jī cháo zhī sè ：“ zhēn de jiǎ de ， gāi bú huì shì tiān mù shān dì xiū shì zài duì wài chuī xū ba ！”
“一半的威力？”这一次林轩真的是耸然动容，但随即脸上露出一丝讥嘲之色：“真的假的，该不会是天目山地修士在对外吹嘘吧！”
"Half of the power?" Lin Xuan was truly impressed but quickly showed a mocking expression: "Really or just Taimu Mountain's cultivators boasting?!"
“ zhè ge …… què shí méi yǒu bàn fǎ zhèng shí ， dàn xiǎng lái yīng gāi bú shì huǎng yán xiāng qī ， cóng qíng lǐ shàng fēn xī ， zhè yún hǎi liè guāng zhèn wēi lì rú cǐ jīng rén ， zhǔ chí zhī rén yīng gāi yào yǒu níng dān qī de xiū wèi cái néng fā huī chū zuì dà de wēi lì ， kě dāng shí tiān mù shān lǐ ， chú le zhǎng mén zhēn rén shì níng dān chū qī yǐ wài ， qí tā quán dōu shì zhù jī qī de xiū zhēn zhě ， yóu tā men zhǔ chí zhèn fǎ ， jǐn néng fā huī chū bù fèn wēi lì yě shì yǒu kě néng de 。” tián xiǎo jiàn tàn le kǒu qì ， lüè dài yī sī xiàn mù de shuō dào 。
“这个……确实没有办法证实，但想来应该不是谎言相欺，从情理上分析，这云海裂光阵威力如此惊人，主持之人应该要有凝丹期的修为才能发挥出最大的威力，可当时天目山里，除了掌门真人是凝丹初期以外，其他全都是筑基期的修真者，由他们主持阵法，仅能发挥出部分威力也是有可能的。”田小剑叹了口气，略带一丝羡慕的说道。
"This can't be verified, but it seems unlikely to be a lie. Considering the incredible power of the Cloud Sea Splitting Light Array, the person in charge should have core formation stage cultivation to fully utilize its power. At that time, apart from Immortal Real Person Kumu being at the early core formation stage, all others were foundation establishment cultivators. They could only use part of the array's power," Tian Xiaojian sighed and said with a touch of envy.
“ fǎn zhèng cǐ yì guò hòu ， tiān mù pài gù rán shì ràng xiū zhēn zhě men diē pò le yǎn qiú ， zhè yún hǎi liè guāng zhèn gèng shì míng shēng dà zào ， wēi míng yuǎn yáng ， suī rán duì tiān mù shān dì líng mài yǐ jí qí cǎo dà yàn kǒu shuǐ de xiū shì yǔ zōng mén bù shǎo ， què zài yě méi yǒu rén gǎn yuè léi chí yī bù 。”
“反正此役过后，天目派固然是让修真者们跌破了眼球，这云海裂光阵更是名声大噪，威名远扬，虽然对天目山地灵脉以及奇草大咽口水的修士与宗门不少，却再也没有人敢越雷池一步。”
"Anyway, after this battle, Taimu Sect shocked the cultivation world, and the Cloud Sea Splitting Light Array became famous far and wide. Although many still coveted the spiritual veins and rare herbs of Taimu Mountain, no one dared to cross that line."
“ ér bǎi yú nián hòu ， tiān mù pài yě zhōng yú dù guò le qīng huáng bù jiē de zuì jiān nán de jiē duàn ， mén nèi de shù míng dì zǐ níng dān chéng gōng ， zhǎng mén zhēn rén gèng shì yī jǔ jìn rù le níng dān hòu qī ， zhěng gè zōng mén chóng xīn chāng shèng le qǐ lái ， dàn yáo xiǎng dāng nián ， ruò fēi yún hǎi liè guāng zhèn zhī gōng ， zhěng gè mén pài zǎo yǐ huī fēi yān miè 。”
“而百余年后，天目派也终于度过了青黄不接的最艰难的阶段，门内的数名弟子凝丹成功，掌门真人更是一举进入了凝丹后期，整个宗门重新昌盛了起来，但遥想当年，若非云海裂光阵之功，整个门派早已灰飞烟灭。”
"A hundred years later, Taimu Sect finally overcame its most difficult phase. Several disciples condensed their essence, and the sect leader entered late core formation stage, reviving the entire sect. But looking back at those days, if not for the Cloud Sea Splitting Light Array, the entire sect would have perished long ago."
"Brother, do you know which array formation is most famous in the cultivation world of Youzhou?"
Lin Xuan shook his head. He hadn't heard much about this, but it was likely to be either one of the Three Great Factions or the protective array formation of the Extreme Demon Cave.
However, before he could speak, Tian Xiaojian spoke up on his own: "Just right in front of us."
"Cloud Sea Splitting Light Array Formation?"
"Exactly. Otherwise, why do you think they can remain isolated for thousands of years, like a secluded paradise, not disturbed by anyone? Isn't it just because they are farther away from the center of Youzhou?" A hint of mockery appeared on Tian Xiaojian's face: "You see, the spiritual veins of Taimu Mountain aren't small. And this place is known for producing several rare herbs that have long since disappeared in the outside world. There are many sects and factions that covet these resources, but without the Cloud Sea Splitting Light Array Formation, they wouldn't be able to survive."
"Rare herbs that have long since disappeared?" Lin Xuan's expression changed slightly as he glanced at Tian Xiaojian. The young man seemed completely calm, as if talking about a trivial matter.
With his deep-seated wisdom, Lin Xuan didn't show any unusual reaction and pretended to look surprised: "Could it be the Cloud Sea Splitting Light Array Formation? But I heard that after the two founding immortals of Taimu Mountain passed away, although no one has reached the婴 stage since then, there are still quite a few core formation experts. Besides the Three Great Factions and three demon sects, they shouldn't fear anyone."
"Haha, you're just hearing rumors and spreading them," Tian Xiaojian waved his folding fan leisurely.
"Why so? Did I say something wrong?" Lin Xuan raised an eyebrow in surprise.
"You can't say it's all wrong. But there are some inaccuracies!" Tian Xiaojian smiled: "Taimu Mountain has been passed down for more than three thousand years, and it is indeed thriving now. There are over seven core formation experts, especially the sect leader Immortal Real Person Kumu, whose cultivation techniques are extraordinary. It's said that he almost condensed his essence into an infant stage immortal, although ultimately he failed, his power and abilities far surpass those of ordinary core formation experts. The sect also has hundreds of foundation establishment disciples, with enough strength to rank among the top."
Tian Xiaojian spoke fluently, but suddenly changed the topic: "But before this, Taimu Sect wasn't always so prosperous for three thousand years. It had risen and fallen several times, especially a thousand five hundred years ago when the sect fell into its lowest point."
"Oh?" Lin Xuan was genuinely curious about what happened back then: "Please tell me more."
"At that time, several senior elders of Taimu Mountain passed away, leaving the sect in a dangerous situation. It's said that apart from the sect leader Immortal Real Person Kumu barely condensing his essence into an infant stage immortal, all other disciples were still at the foundation establishment stage. At this moment, several ancient herbs in the Rear Valley suddenly matured…" Tian Xiaojian had excellent oratory skills; even if he didn't become a cultivator, he could easily become a storyteller and have a bright future.
"Commoners are innocent, but those who carry jade bear their own sins. Many sects of both the main and demon factions coveted Taimu Mountain's spiritual veins. With this temptation, how could they resist? Several sects attacked Taimu Mountain."
"In terms of strength, although these sects weren't top-notch, each had three to four core formation experts, making a total of about sixteen or seventeen Golden Core cultivators. Their power was already formidable. This battle had no悬念. The extinction of the entire sect was just a matter of time."
"However, the outcome surprised everyone. Taimu Mountain didn't evacuate but fought back with all their might. Everyone laughed at them for fighting an ox with a gnat, but in the end, those coveting the sect were completely wiped out."
"Was it due to the Cloud Sea Splitting Light Array Formation?" Lin Xuan couldn't help interrupting.
"Hmm." Tian Xiaojian nodded, a strange look flashing in his eyes: "Although these sects knew that Taimu Mountain's main hall was protected by an array formation of great power, they had considered how to deal with it. However, overall, they were still rather dismissive because the several factions formed a temporary alliance. With over ten core formation experts and hundreds of foundation establishment disciples, even if they used treasure artifacts, they could destroy their protective array."
"However, when the Cloud Sea Splitting Light Array was activated, everything changed. The specific battle situation is unknown to outsiders, but it's known that all those sects' disciples were killed or injured, none escaping; they all perished in the Cloud Sea Splitting Light Array Formation."
"Really so powerful?" Although Tian Xiaojian spoke with certainty, Lin Xuan still had some doubts: destroying over seven hundred cultivators above foundation establishment stage was too exaggerated a power.
"Haha, this reaction is common for those hearing it for the first time," Tian Xiaojian said unperturbed. "But this event is indeed true, and reportedly, the Cloud Sea Splitting Light Array only used half of its power."
"Half of the power?" Lin Xuan was truly impressed but quickly showed a mocking expression: "Really or just Taimu Mountain's cultivators boasting?!"
"This can't be verified, but it seems unlikely to be a lie. Considering the incredible power of the Cloud Sea Splitting Light Array, the person in charge should have core formation stage cultivation to fully utilize its power. At that time, apart from Immortal Real Person Kumu being at the early core formation stage, all others were foundation establishment cultivators. They could only use part of the array's power," Tian Xiaojian sighed and said with a touch of envy.
"Anyway, after this battle, Taimu Sect shocked the cultivation world, and the Cloud Sea Splitting Light Array became famous far and wide. Although many still coveted the spiritual veins and rare herbs of Taimu Mountain, no one dared to cross that line."
"A hundred years later, Taimu Sect finally overcame its most difficult phase. Several disciples condensed their essence, and the sect leader entered late core formation stage, reviving the entire sect. But looking back at those days, if not for the Cloud Sea Splitting Light Array, the entire sect would have perished long ago."